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Episode 12: Leaving the Safe Job (Six Figures)… Betting on Yourself While Your Kids Are Watching
Colleen Basinski and Kimberly Neill sit down with Jackie Poponi to unpack the reality of walking away from a “safe” path to build something more aligned with the life you actually want. No motivational clichés. No performative hustle. Just an honest conversation about what it takes to bet on yourself when family, finances, and identity are all on the line.
From recognizing when security is more illusion than stability to navigating the tension between gratitude and knowing it’s time for change, this episode explores how real decisions get made in real life. If you’re questioning your next move, building something of your own, or figuring out how to create a version of success your kids can actually see and feel, this conversation brings clarity, perspective, and hard-earned insight you can apply immediately.
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Key Takeaways from Episode 12:
This episode isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about understanding what it really takes to walk away from security and move forward with intention. Colleen and Kimberly sit down with Jackie Poponi to break down what it looks like to bet on yourself while navigating family, finances, and the pressure that comes with building something on your own. Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
Security Isn’t Always Stability: A steady paycheck can look safe on paper, but real security is about having control over your time, your choices, and the life you’re actually building.
Gratitude and Misalignment Can Coexist: You can appreciate what you have and still know it no longer fits. Recognizing that tension is often the first step toward real change.
Big Leaps Are Built in Small Steps: Betting on yourself rarely happens overnight. It starts with quiet preparation, consistent effort, and building the bridge before you fully cross it.
Providing Means More Than a Paycheck: Success isn’t just about income. It’s also about presence, flexibility, and being available for the moments your family will actually remember.
Confidence Comes From Doing the Work: Courage doesn’t always show up first. More often, confidence is built by moving through fear, staying committed, and proving to yourself that you can handle what comes next.
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Colleen Basinski
Colleen’s the definition of resilient AF. From being a homeless single mom to building multiple seven-figure businesses — including real estate brokerages, a title company, an escrow company, and a coaching empire — she’s turned pain into purpose and scaled success the hard way.
Today, she leads The Forward Group at REAL Broker and co-hosts Do Epic Sht*, helping agents, entrepreneurs, and dreamers slay their own dragons.
She’s in the trenches every day with her buyer, seller, and investor clients — while secretly loving a well-built spreadsheet just as much as a beach sunset.
Her happy place is anywhere with palm trees and her people (especially Key West), and while she’ll cheer you on relentlessly, she’ll also remind you (and herself): Give yourself grace. Progress over perfection. Always.
Kimberly Neill
Kim’s the fearless, fun-loving firecracker who keeps it real — and keeps us laughing. A top-producing Realtor, natural-born coach, and the ultimate Kid Rock fangirl, she brings the energy, heart, and sass to every room she walks into.
She went from stay-at-home mom of three amazing boys to full-on real estate boss, and never lost her signature style (or sarcasm) along the way.
She co-leads The Forward Group at REAL Broker and co-hosts Do Epic Sht*, all while still actively working in the field with buyers, sellers, and investors every single day.
Kim is the one you call when you need brutal honesty, loud cheering, or tequila — in that order. She shows up real, raw, and ready… and isn’t afraid to take the mic.
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